Thomas Tuchel Looks to Chelsea for England Team Staff

Tuchel aims to recruit key Chelsea staff as he prepares to lead England into the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel, newly appointed as England's head coach, plans to bring Chelsea's Henrique Hilário and James Melbourne onto his coaching team.
Hilário, a former Chelsea player and current goalkeeping coach, is expected to join Tuchel's England staff after a long tenure at Stamford Bridge.
James Melbourne, Chelsea's head of performance analysis, is anticipated to leave his role to work with Tuchel at the Football Association.
Chelsea has expressed openness to staff members pursuing opportunities with Tuchel, with no formal objections to departures.
Tuchel intends to balance new hires with existing FA personnel, maintaining a small, effective coaching group for upcoming international competitions.